Oceanstone

My husband and I found the Ocean Stone by sheer accident or act of God. We had reservations at a hotel chain in Halifax but they fell through. Thankfully the Ocean Stone had vacancies.
The cottage we had was outstanding, right on the water and very quaint. It had all of the amenities we needed, plus very quiet.
It would be our favorite spot to return to if we were not from the West Coast.

My husband, myself and another couple booked a night away at Oceanstone Resort. We had heard great things about the resort as well as the restaurant. Our friends had to cancel because of a condition that occasionally flares up. Just would not be fun for them. Aww darn we are still going. Or so I thought until my husband ends up in emerge. They want him to stay in the hospital until more tests can be done. Long weekend and all. I had to cancel. I phoned the resort and told them what had happened. She wished us luck and was very sincere. Unlike our friends we were well past the cancellation deadline. You are charged 25% at the time of booking which is totally understandable. I was expecting to be charged that. Ok a part of me wondered whether I would be charged for the entire room because they had every right to do so. When I phoned to cancel I didn’t ask and she didn’t say. My husband went to sleep and I left to buy some stuff. My God the man does not own a pair of pyjamas. When I got to the car I checked my phone. Already an email from the resort, saying they had refunded my deposit and wishing my husband a fast recovery. How classy, no how sweet is that? I think her name was Gracie. In this crazy world we live it made me smile. In our little Nova Scotia we still have heart and compassion for our fellow human beings. I can’t wait for our next get away because it will be at Oceanstone. I owe you fine folks that. I really want to meet you. I hope you could rent our room and had a busy weekend.

I have yet to actually stay here, but I must say after visiting recently to do a bridal party’s makeup this has to be one of the quietest and most picturesque views of the coast I have ever seen. I can’t wait to stay here in the future!
Make sure you check out their website and look them up when you’re looking for a girls weekend away, a romantic weekend away or just some good ol’ fashioned relaxation.

Great cottages and setting. Friendly staff. The restaurant was good too but they did not know much bout sustainable seafood. However, as we enquirer they asked questions and seemed interested. Wished we could have stayed longer but they were fully booked for a wedding. What a great spot to get married

The resort is beautiful and well maintained. It has just recently been renovated and the work and upgrades are very well done. I attended my brother’s wedding here this past weekend and the staff and grounds were great! Lizzie was the wedding planner extraordinaire and she went out of her way to ensure that everything was done just as the bride and groom wanted. Chris was the food & bar manager and ensured that the guests remained happy and well «fueled»! The food at the reception was delicious — much more high end than I originally expected.
I didn’t necessarily know what to expect when I arrived (it was first time ever to Halifax and surrounding areas) but I was more than impressed with the venue and would definitely recommend it to anyone interested.
The only (minor) downsides is that they need more lighting around the pathways at night time as the grounds get really dark at night. Also, the rooms in the main building don’t have the best soundproofing so I would recommend a private cottage if you want more privacy from your neighbors.

I recently spent 1.5 days at Oceanstone with colleagues for our annual corporate retreat/​planning session.
I’ve been to a lot of meeting rooms and corporate resorts in the past few years, and I think Oceanstone is alright. The staff were friendly, the scenery is beautiful and the property is well kept. However, the rooms have thin walls, the food was sub-​par (undercooked fish at one meal and bland overall), and as a meeting space, it didn’t really cut the mustard.
I hate giving a two stars to a place that others have enjoyed, but I don’t think that I’d choose Oceanstone again.

This place was gorgeous and a lovely spot for a wedding celebration. The scenery is breathtaking, and the cottages scattered through the property are adorable. Little messages and snippets of poetry are pinned to the trees on the walkways, and the gardens and woods are impeccably maintained.
We were lucky enough to get a suite, with two bedrooms and a sitting area — more than the two of us needed, but would have been wonderful if travelling with a group.
The wedding was also lovely — the dining room and dance space were tastefully appointed and well-​decorated and the food scrumptious.
I have to say that we had a few issues with the reservations and counter-​staff, including a lack of familiarity with the wedding that was scheduled when reservations were made, some confusions around the bookings made, and a certain lack of courtesy. If we can get some of that resolved, I’ll likely come back and add some more stars, but it added some stress and anxiety to what was otherwise a lovely weekend.

My husband and I recently stayed at Oceanstone as part of our honeymoon and really enjoyed our time there.
We stayed in one of the cottages– Ocean Vista. Except for the furniture, it felt like it had been recently renovated. Nice soothing color palate that works perfectly for a beach cottage. The entire studio cottage was on the second floor (I think the first floor may be used for storage) and we had a stunning view of the rest of the grounds and the water. We had a big tub that was outside the bathroom– not a hot tub, but it was a water-​jet tub.
We spent a good amount of time on the deck in the Adirondack chairs reading and just sitting out there at night.
They give you old-​school keys, too! It was funny having it jangle around in our bags.
The grounds are beautiful! There are gardens everywhere– both veggie and flower. Whoever tends them does a wonderful job!
Though we really enjoyed our time there, here were the low points:
–No wireless internet during our stay (not because we needed Facebook, but we wanted the convenience of Google maps and checking our email for reservations confirmations and other info)
–The mattress needs to be replaced. It sloped inward toward the center!
–Our kayaking was cancelled a few days prior to our visit. I’m guessing maybe an instructor left? We were offered free use of the equipment during our stay, though.
–There was a restaurant/​café on site, which was really convenient since we had to drive to get to food otherwise. I say «was» because when we checked in, we were informed that it had closed for good a few days prior. That was a bummer.
Despite these hiccups, it was a nice stay. The people here generally have their act together– they were always quick to respond to emails and their website is pretty helpful. The staff was friendly. We’d definitely return!
Also of note: Your GPS might not find it. It might want to send you to the community of Peggy’s Cove where the lighthouse is. You have to keep driving past there on Route 333 for another 2 miles or so! It’ll be on the left.

I experienced Oceanstone for the first time this summer at my cousin’s wedding. Picturesque to say the least! Summertime cottages scatter along an upwards winding road, amongst wilderness and deep waters. Its an escape from reality at a mere 20 minute drive from the city.
The wedding was a huge affair, booking out the entire retreat for a weekend. With the families and guests having full run of things, I was able to do a fair share of peeking around… and let me tell you: this place is serene.
Cottages varied in size and each had their very own sweet ‘n’ seaside title. (For example: «Periwinkle» and «The Captain’s House») Décor was country chic, featuring vintage cabinets, rich wooden paneling, homemade quilts and so many other adorable quirks. Lodgings gave the feeling of home and a reflection of peaceful surroundings.
The reception hall was just as refined. Its Old Victorian style gave a real atmosphere to the event and was more of a home than a dining hall. Its prolific bar and french doors to the dining room highlighted such character.
Oceanstone isn’t cheap but its an amazing escape from the everyday. Right off the water and secluded from outside influence, its wilderness is at your fingertips and one step closer to heaven. Swoon.